15848 ZIP Code — Luthersburg, PA

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15848 is located in Luthersburg, Pennsylvania, within Clearfield County. It covers approximately 20.03 square miles and serves a population of 885 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15848

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,841. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 15848 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

885

population

20.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15848 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15848

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15848. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Luthersburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15865 Sykesville (4.6 mi) 16838 Grampian (6.3 mi) 15801 Du Bois (6.4 mi) 15856 Rockton (6.6 mi) 15851 Reynoldsville (9.6 mi) 15757 Mahaffey (10.1 mi) 16833 Curwensville (10.5 mi) 15840 Falls Creek (10.6 mi) 15711 Anita (11.3 mi) 15849 Penfield (12.3 mi) 15767 Punxsutawney (14.1 mi) 15772 Rossiter (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	885
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	20.03 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	41.0352
Longitude	-78.7352
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

885

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$57,841

Median household income

$27,506

Per capita income

$117,100

Median home value

$942

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

382

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	214	24.2%
18 and over	671	75.8%
65 and over	219	24.7%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Asian 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	864	97.4%
Asian	19	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%
Two or more races	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	49.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	34.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	14.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 20.9%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	20.9%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$57,841

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 31.3%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 21.1%

$200k–$300k 8.6%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,100
Median rent / month	$942
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.7%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.2%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	12.5%
1939 or earlier	26.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	49.9%
4 bedrooms	22.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	18.8%
2 vehicles	39.7%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.9%
Electricity	4.3%
Propane / LP gas	14.8%
Fuel oil	25.8%
Wood	11.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	200	58.0%
Cohabiting couple	14	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	68	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	63	18.3%
Households with children under 18	70	20.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	148	42.9%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	23.0%
Married	51.3%	59.8%
Separated	0.0%	5.7%
Widowed	3.1%	4.5%
Divorced	13.8%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 49.6%

Some college, no degree 7.3%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	15.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	94	52.8%
High school	47	26.4%
College / grad school	9	5.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.2%

Construction 14.8%

Manufacturing 12.3%

Retail trade 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Other services 8.6%

Professional & management 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Information 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Public administration 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	24.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	28.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 2.8%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 9.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	7.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	40.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.7%
Public insurance	42.3%
No insurance	19.7%
Uninsured under 19	43.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	834	94.2%
Spanish	41	4.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	41	4.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	862	97.4%
Born in same state	862	97.4%
Born in different state	770	87.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	23	2.6%
Not a US citizen	19	82.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	109	12.3%
Italian	80	9%
Arab	52	5.9%
English	38	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	6	0.7%
Irish	2	0.2%
Polish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	74.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15848

What city is ZIP code 15848 in?

ZIP code 15848 is primarily assigned to Luthersburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15848 in?

ZIP code 15848 falls within Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15848 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 15848 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15848 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 15848 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15848?

The median home value in ZIP code 15848 is $117,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 15848?

ZIP code 15848 has an estimated population of 885 residents, with a density of 44 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15848 in?

ZIP code 15848 observes the EST timezone.